Climate change is what is regarded as a wicked problem - A wicked problem can be described as a problem with neither clear causes nor solutions, they are problems which defy understanding; they are incomplete, contradictory and constantly changing. Little wonder then that there will be contradictory findings. This is why, far from being concerned that scientists continue to receive grants we should be applauding it; whether or not you believe climate change is real or not it is important that we continue to collect evidence about the impact we are having on the biosphere. Good scientific research leads to theories which in turn produce predictions - the greater the accuracy of those predictions the more confident we can be in the theory. With that in mind perhaps read this article - some will remain resolutely unconvinced that it proves anything, for others it may just give you pause to think. And if it gives you pause to think then go on and google The Anthopocene. https://theconversation.com/40-years-ago-scientists-predicted-climate-change-and-hey-they-were-right-120502

Dear mhaze,

The scientific community has been measuring mean global temperatures over the past 60 years and it is saying that the temperature rise is due to human activity viz burning of fossil fuels. You, Hasbeen and others say that the scientific community is lying about its results and conclusions.

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'The scientific community has been measuring mean global temperatures over the past 60 years and it is saying that the temperature rise is due to human activity viz burning of fossil fuels'

telling lies often enough does not make it truth. A favourite tactic of those who know that true science does not back their claims. Evolution fantasy is another good example of this tactic.

This year, the world will spend $US162 billion ($230bn) subsidising renewable energy, propping up inefficient industries and supporting middle-class homeowners to erect solar panels, according to the International Energy Agency. In addition, the Paris Agreement on climate change will cost the world from $US1 trillion to $US2 trillion a year by 2030. Astonishingly, neither of these hugely expensive policies will have any measurable impact on temperatures by the end of the century.

The present approach to climate change isn’t working. If fully implemented, analysis of the leading climate-economic models shows that the Paris Agreement will cost $US1 trillion to $US2 trillion every year in slowed economic growth. Our response to climate change is so expensive because alternative energy sources remain expensive and inefficient in most scenarios. It is still very expensive to switch from fossil fuels — hence the fortune being spent on subsidies, to little overall effect.